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Maeklong
Key data
updated Apr 2019Size limits
Max draught 4.5m.
Load line zone
Tropical.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| IRPC Terminal | 4.50 m | — | 2 |
| Maeklong Terminal | — | — | 1 |
| Shell Oil Terminal | — | — | 1 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Inspections
Port State Control here: Tokyo MOU.
Running now: the Paris and Tokyo MOU concentrated inspection campaign on cargo securing, 1 September to 30 November 2026. Its questions are published: the questionnaire.
ISPS
ISPS Designated Authority: Marine Safety and Environment Bureau
Address: 1278 Yotha Road, Talardnoi, Samphantawong, Bangkok, 10100, Thailand.
Tel: +66 2639 4774
Fax: +66 2639 4775
Mob: +66 1777 1000
Email: [email protected]
For further ISPS information see IMO website http://www.imo.org
About Maeklong
updated Jul 2019Where it is
Maeklong is on the NW coast of the Gulf of Thailand, approx 70km from Bangkok.
The port
The port comprises of an Oil tanks run by IRPC Petroleum company offering two tanker berths for Clean products and Gas cargo.
Questions about Maeklong
What time zone is Maeklong in?
Local time at Maeklong is UTC+7. No summer time.
What is the maximum draft at Maeklong?
The deepest berth listed is at IRPC Terminal: 4.50 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.
Which load line zone is Maeklong in?
Tropical.
Who carries out Port State Control at Maeklong?
Port State Control at Maeklong: Tokyo MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Maeklong?
The UN/LOCODE of Maeklong is THMEK.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Maeklong say: pilot boarding, the agent's papers, inspections, shore leave. Each tip is shown with the writer's rank and ship type, and an AI summary sits on top once there are three or more.
A planning aid, not for navigation. These facts come from public sources and each section shows how old it is. Check with the port, your agent, your ENCs and official publications. Spotted something wrong? Tell us on the feedback board.